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Product: TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR

Model: D6M TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR 2YS
Configuration: D6M XL & D6M LGP TRACTORS / POWERSHIFT /
2YS00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3116 ENGINE

Testing and Adjusting

37-MT, 41-MT, and 42-MT Series Starting Motors
Media Number -SENR3581-04 Publication Date -01/10/2008 Date Updated -24/10/2008

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Starting Motor Solenoid - Test

SMCS - 1453-081

Note: The graphics that are illustrated in this section refer to the solenoids that are 24 VDC. Solenoids that are
12 VDC use the same procedure, but only one battery that is 12 VDC is used.

Table 1
Required Tools

Part Number Description Quantity

6V-7070 Digital Multimeter 1

8T-0900 AC/DC Clamp-on Ammeter 1

4C-4911 Battery Load Tester 1

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Illustration 1 g00713118

Basic solenoid circuit

A basic four terminal starting motor solenoid circuit is shown in Illustration 1. The two windings that are
found in the solenoid are the hold-in winding and the pull-in winding. The windings can be checked with the
following procedures.

Hold-in Winding Test

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Illustration 2 g00713128

Hold-in winding test

1. Refer to Illustration 2 in order to make the connections to the solenoid. Disconnect all other leads to the
solenoid.

2. Close the switch. Observe the reading on the multimeter. Use the battery load tester to adjust the battery
voltage until the correct voltage is obtained. Refer to Table 2.

Table 2
Voltage
Specifications

Model Operating Voltage Measured Voltage

37-MT 12V 12V

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37-MT 24V 20V

41-MT 12V 10V

41-MT 24V 20V

42-MT 12V 10V

42-MT 24V 20V

3. Observe the reading on the clamp-on ammeter. Refer to Table 3 for the correct amperage.

Note: A high reading indicates a shorted winding. A low reading indicates excessive resistance.

Table 3
Current Specifications

Model Operating Voltage Measured Current

37-MT 12V 232A

6.75A
37-MT 24V
max

41-MT 12V 23.0A

41-MT 24V 14.6A

42-MT 12V 23.0A

42-MT 24V 14.6A

4. The hold-in winding can also be checked by measuring the resistance. Disconnect the batteries. Select
the "200 " range on the multimeter. Connect one of the leads of the multimeter to the "S" terminal and
connect the other lead to the "G" terminal. Refer to Table 4 for the correct resistance reading.

Table 4
Resistance Specifications

Model Operating Voltage Measured Resistance

37-MT 12V .50 to .56

37-MT 24V 2.96 to 3.48

41-MT 12V .50 to .59

41-MT 24V 1.37 to 1.77

42-MT 12V .50 to .59

42-MT 24V 1.37 to 1.77

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5. Replace the solenoid if any of the above readings are incorrect.

Pull-in Winding Test

Illustration 3 g00713129

Pull-in winding test

1. Refer to Illustration 3 in order to make the connections to the solenoid. Disconnect all other leads to the
solenoid.

2. Close the switch. Observe the reading on the multimeter. Use the battery load tester in order to adjust
the battery voltage. Refer to Table 5 for the correct voltage.

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Table 5
Voltage
Specifications

Model Operating Voltage Measured Voltage

37-MT 12V 12V

37-MT 24V 20V

41-MT 12V 10V

41-MT 24V 20V

42-MT 12V 10V

42-MT 24V 20V

3. Observe the reading on the clamp-on ammeter. Refer to Table 6 for the correct current value.

Note: A high reading indicates a shorted winding. A low reading indicates excessive resistance. To
avoid excessive heat, do not leave the switch closed for more than 10 seconds at a time. The current
will decrease as the heat increases.

Table 6
Current Specifications

Model Operating Voltage Measured Current

37-MT 12V 362A

37-MT 24V 895A

41-MT 12V 56.54.5A

41-MT 24V 92.57.5A

42-MT 12V 56.54.5A

42-MT 24V 92.57.5A

4. The pull-in winding can also be checked by measuring the resistance. Disconnect the batteries. Select
the "200 " range on the multimeter. Connect one of the leads of the multimeter to the "S" terminal and
connect the other lead to the "Mtr" terminal. Refer to Table 7 for the correct resistance reading.

Table 7
Resistance Specifications

Model Operating Voltage Measured Resistance

37-MT 12V .17 to .19

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37-MT 24V .64 to .70

41-MT 12V .11 to .15

41-MT 24V .43 to .49

42-MT 12V .11 to .15

42-MT 24V .43 to .49

5. Replace the solenoid if any of the above readings are incorrect.

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